Warning about cones of thread
02-20-2012, 06:34 AM
#31
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have a thread box that snaps closed and the spools and cones are arranged like a rainbow, this is about the only organized thing in my sewing room (or my life) so now not going to feel silly about it......it is a 'safety procedure'. Thank You for the valuable information.
02-20-2012, 06:39 AM
#32
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Yes, we need to observ what is going on with our machines. It is best to put away all threads, fabrics, etc. that we re not using while we are sewing. Glad you can still use the machine. I'd hate to lose my 1500! It is such a workhorse.
02-20-2012, 06:58 AM
#33
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wowo !!! Thanks for the lesson .. sorry you had to learn it the hard way .. All my thread is away from the machines as I am a neat freak when it comes to sewing- I don't like anything around other than the material I am working with. My grown DD's think I am just the worst neat freak when it comes to sewing !LOL
They told their friends (even when they were growing up) : mom cleans before she sews anything otherwise she considers it a distraction.
They told their friends (even when they were growing up) : mom cleans before she sews anything otherwise she considers it a distraction.
02-20-2012, 07:32 AM
#36
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Originally Posted by MisDixie
Hi, I had a cone of thread sitting on my sewing table. It was sitting on the cone holder. Some how the thread got caught around the fly wheel of my Brother 1500. As I sew the thread was winding off and wraping around the drive shaft. It cracked the plastic hand wheel cover. My dealer has told me that the part can't be replaced unless the whole drive shaft is replaced. So if you use cones be sure not to leave one on the sewing table. Lucky for me the Brother is still working and the thread didn't get into the machine.
02-20-2012, 09:12 AM
#40
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Yesterday I was using the only cone I own and it stuck to the quilt in progress as I took it to the kitchen table for more work and I had it everywhere. I too will clear all thread from the sewing area. Thanks for the information.
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